Wales World Cup Qualifiers Squad

Wales have released a list of 49 players that they will be considering for selection for their World Cup qualifiers, due to be held in October-November in 2006 and 2007.

The list includes Iestyn Harris, Keiron Cunningham as well as 29 others who are affiliated with Super League or NRL clubs and four players from new Welsh side Celtic Crusaders. Rowley also commented that this is not a closed list and more players may be considered.

Both Harris and Cunningham have announced their retirements from Great Britain, Harris on May 10th and Cunningham just this weekend. Harris signaled then that he could appear for Wales in the World Cup series but at time of writing, he has still yet to confirm his availability to coach Martin Hall.

Cunningham has also been approached to resurrect his Wales career. Cunningham last appeared for Wales in 2002 against New Zealand at the Millennium Stadium while Harris hasn?t played for the international rugby league side since the 2000 World Cup.

Rowley adds: ?We will be speaking to all the players regarding their availabilities over the next few weeks. This includes Iestyn and Keiron. We want to get the strongest Wales squad out on the field as we?re determined to qualify for the Finals in 2008.?